{"product_id":"the-generous-gardener-rose","title":"The Generous Gardener","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .fr-pdp a {\n    color: #7A1E2C;\n    text-decoration: none;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp a:hover {\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;\n    text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-section {\n    margin: 0 0 18px 0;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-note {\n    color: #555555;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp details {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 14px 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #E6E0DA;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp details:last-of-type {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    color: #7A1E2C;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp details[open] summary {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-summary-row {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n    color: #7A1E2C;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-content {\n    margin-top: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-specs p {\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-close {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 14px;\n    color: #7A1E2C;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    cursor: pointer;\n  }\n\n  .fr-pdp-close:hover {\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;\n    text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fr-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fr-pdp-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform a wall, pergola or large arch with The Generous Gardener, a David Austin English Climbing Rose whose pale glowing pink flowers open to reveal golden stamens with an almost water lily-like beauty. Strongly fragrant with Old Rose, musk and myrrh, this repeat-flowering climber can reach approximately 4.5 m and brings romantic garden atmosphere even to positions with partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fr-pdp-note\"\u003eChoose it if you want a tall, graceful climber with exceptional fragrance and delicate colouring, particularly for a large structure or a position where some shade makes choosing the right rose more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fr-pdp-summary-row\"\u003eFull description →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fr-pdp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome rose names describe a flower. The Generous Gardener celebrates something larger: the pleasure of sharing a garden with other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Austin introduced the rose in 2002 to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Gardens Scheme, the organisation through which owners open remarkable private gardens to visitors and raise money for charity. The name honours their generosity—and it is difficult to imagine a rose better suited to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant gives generously in almost every sense. Long stems can climb to approximately 4.5 m, carrying pale glowing pink flowers repeatedly through the season. The blooms nod gracefully from the stems rather than standing rigidly upright, giving a mature plant a wonderfully natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch an individual flower open and another detail appears. The petals gradually spread apart to expose a centre filled with golden stamens, transforming the bloom into something reminiscent of a water lily. The open centre also makes the flowers accessible to visiting bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance is one of The Generous Gardener's greatest qualities. David Austin describes it as strong, combining the depth of Old Rose with musk and myrrh. On a large arch or around an entrance, the perfume can become part of the experience of walking beneath the rose rather than something enjoyed only when a flower is picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts height makes it particularly useful for substantial vertical spaces. Train it against a wall or tall fence, allow it to cover a pergola, or guide the long stems over a large arch or around an entrance. The pale flowers are especially effective when seen overhead, where their gently nodding habit can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generous Gardener is also unusually adaptable when it comes to light. David Austin recommends it for both full sun and partial shade, including north-facing situations. This makes it particularly valuable where a romantic climbing rose is wanted but direct sunlight is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts garden performance has also been recognised with the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Hardy, repeat flowering and capable of substantial growth, it combines the romantic appearance associated with English Roses with the practical ability to cover a large structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the name is ultimately its best description. Give The Generous Gardener a structure to climb and enough time to mature, and it gives back in abundance: height, fragrance, flowers for months, food for visiting bees and a pale pink canopy beneath which the garden can be enjoyed and shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fr-pdp-close\"\u003e Show less → \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fr-pdp-summary-row\"\u003eCharacteristics →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fr-pdp-content fr-pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Generous Gardener®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ausdrawn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Climbing Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Austin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Gardens Scheme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale glowing pink, becoming paler towards the outer petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gracefully nodding, opening to expose numerous golden stamens with a water lily-like effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, approximately 5–9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Rose, musk and myrrh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat flowering in flushes from late spring through to early winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 m when trained as a climber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, graceful climbing growth with long trainable stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for north-, east-, south- and west-facing positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils when fertile, moisture-retentive and well drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H6 – hardy throughout the UK and much of northern Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive to bees, with accessible stamens as the flowers open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walls, tall fences, large arches, pergolas, doorways, entrances and façades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality 1+ premium, second-year rose bush grafted onto a vigorous rootstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fr-pdp-close\"\u003e Show less → \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fr-pdp-summary-row\"\u003eFrequently asked questions →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fr-pdp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is The Generous Gardener?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are a soft, glowing pale pink. The colouring becomes particularly delicate towards the outer petals, giving mature blooms an almost translucent appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the flowers look like when fully open?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the petals open, numerous golden stamens become visible in the centre. This creates the distinctive water lily-like appearance for which the variety is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large are the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Austin classifies the flowers as medium-sized, generally around 5–9 cm across at their prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Generous Gardener strongly fragrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. David Austin rates its fragrance as strong, making scent one of the principal reasons to choose this climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does The Generous Gardener smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts fragrance combines classic Old Rose character with musk and myrrh, creating a rich but elegant perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes The Generous Gardener repeat flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It produces successive flushes from late spring through summer and autumn, rather than giving only one display each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does The Generous Gardener grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Austin gives an approximate mature climbing height of 4.5 m, making this a substantial climber rather than a compact rose for a small support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of support does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it a strong, permanent structure such as a wall trellis, tall fence, pergola or large arch. Training the main stems more horizontally where possible encourages flowering shoots along a greater length of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it cover a large arch or pergola?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. These are among its best uses. Its mature height and graceful, slightly nodding flowers are particularly effective when trained overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan The Generous Gardener grow in partial shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. David Austin specifically recommends it for partial shade as well as full sun, making it one of the useful climbing roses for gardens with limited direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow on a north-facing wall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both David Austin and the RHS recognise The Generous Gardener as suitable for less sunny aspects, including north-facing positions, provided the site still has reasonable light and suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Generous Gardener attractive to bees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As the flowers mature, they open to expose numerous stamens, making pollen easier for visiting bees to access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Generous Gardener hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The RHS gives it an H6 hardiness rating, indicating that it is hardy throughout the UK and suitable for many colder northern European gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun to flower well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Full sun is suitable, but one of the advantages of this variety is its ability to grow and flower in partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called The Generous Gardener?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Austin named the rose to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Gardens Scheme, celebrating the generosity of owners who open their private gardens to visitors and help raise money for charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas The Generous Gardener received any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, an award given to plants judged to provide excellent performance for gardeners under appropriate growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes The Generous Gardener different from other pale pink climbing roses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts combination of substantial climbing height, strong Old Rose, musk and myrrh fragrance, water lily-like flowers, repeat flowering and ability to grow in partial shade gives it an unusually versatile character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the rose look like on delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts appearance depends on the delivery season and natural stage of growth. For examples and explanations, see \u003ca href=\"\/de-de\/pages\/what-roses-look-like-on-delivery\"\u003eWhat roses look like on delivery →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do after planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater thoroughly after planting and begin guiding new stems towards the support as they lengthen. For detailed planting instructions, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/de-de\/pages\/how-to-plant-roses\"\u003ecomplete planting guide →\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fr-pdp-close\"\u003e Show less → \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Austin Roses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54825920430403,"sku":"the-generous-gardener","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0366\/5703\/7445\/files\/the-generous-gardener-rose-2.jpg?v=1789983477","url":"https:\/\/en.famousroses.eu\/de-de\/products\/the-generous-gardener-rose","provider":"Famous Roses World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}